title: Priapism associated with the use of topical cocaine.
abstract: We report 2 cases of priapism associated with topical application of cocaine on the glans penis. Both patients used cocaine to enhance sexual performance. The possible physiological mechanism is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Hato Rey.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Bláquez
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Cardona
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rivera-Herrera
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects; D010413:Penis; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine